Best Dry Rubbed Ribs Recipes

MEMPHIS DRY-RUBBED BACK RIBS

Steps:

• At least a half hour and up to 4 hours before you plan to cook the ribs, peel the membrane off the back of the ribs and trim any excessive fat. Season the ribs liberally on both sides with the Rib Rub. Refrigerate.
• Prepare the grill for cooking over indirect heat at 300 degrees F using apple or cherry wood for flavor. Place the ribs directly on the cooking grate, meaty-side up. Cook for 1 hour. Flip and cook another 30 minutes. Flip again and cook until they are nicely caramelized and golden brown, about another 30 minutes, but may vary depending on your grill. Transfer the ribs to a platter.
• Lay out two big double-layered sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each big enough to wrap a whole slab of the ribs. Transfer the ribs to the foil, meaty-side up. Fold the foil up around the ribs into a packet. Seal the packets snugly, being careful not to puncture the foil with the rib bones. Return to the grill for 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach your desired degree of tenderness. The best way to determine the doneness is to open the foil after 45 minutes and feel the texture of the meat. It should be very tender. Transfer the foil packets to a platter. Raise the temp of the grill to 400 degrees F. Remove the ribs from the foil and return to the cooking grate. Sprinkle lightly with additional Rib Rub #99. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the other side lightly with the Rib Rub and cook for 5 minutes. Flip one last time and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove the ribs to a platter. Serve 1/2 slab to each guest.
• Combine all ingredients, mix well, and store in an airtight container.

DRY-RUBBED RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, mustard powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a container with a lid. Seal container and shake until rub is well combined. Generously coat ribs with rub and place in a roasting pan. Loosely cover pan with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Transfer ribs to grill.
• Cook ribs on the preheated grill until browned, 5 to 10 minutes per side.

DRY RUBBED AND ROASTED LAMB RIBS

Steps:

• For the cure: Combine the salt and pepper in a bowl. Generously cover the ribs with the cure. Place the ribs, uncovered, on a rack set in a baking pan or a tray. Marinate for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Rinse the ribs well under cold water, and pat dry thoroughly.
• For the dry rub: Toast the peppercorns and fennel seeds in a dry saute pan until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, grind the toasted spices. Combine the ground peppercorns and fennel seeds with the paprika, dried sage, dried thyme, granulated garlic, onion powder, sugar and bay leaf powder in a bowl, stirring to combine thoroughly.
• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and scatter the onions on the foil. Sprinkle the dry rub liberally over both sides of the ribs and place them, bone-side down, on top of the onions to prevent sticking. Add the vinegar to the pan and sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves over the ribs. Top with another piece of foil and crimp the edges together with the bottom piece of foil to create a large foil pouch. Roast until the ribs are tender and the meat has shrunk back from the bone, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
• Pour the pan juices through a strainer to remove the onions. Skim the fat and simmer the juices with the chicken stock in a saucepan over high heat until reduced by half.
• Cut the lamb racks into double rib portions, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Crisp the exterior of the ribs on a hot grill or under a broiler for 5 minutes (meat-side only), basting occasionally with the reduced pan juices. Serve drizzled with the apricot mint chimichurri.
• Place the apricots and 1 teaspoon honey in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak the apricots for 10 minutes to plump. Remove the apricots from the hot water and roughly chop.
• In a food processor, combine the mint, parsley, cilantro, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, garlic, adobo sauce, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper, remaining tablespoon honey and olive oil and pulse until finely chopped. Add the rehydrated apricots and pulse until the consistency resembles a thick chunky sauce. Cover and store in the refrigerator to allow flavors to come together and serve with grilled meats.

DRY RUBBED RIBS WITH VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a small jar or bowl.
• Coat the ribs generously with the rub and refrigerate it for at least 12 hours. It will be better if refrigerated for 24 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Arrange the ribs on a sheet pan. Pour 1 beer into the bottom of the pan and cover the pan with foil, trying not to have the foil touch the meat. Put the ribs in the preheated oven and roast for 2 hours. Check the ribs after 1 hour and turn them over. Add more beer, if needed. Rotate the pan.
• After 2 hours, remove the foil and roast for 30 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cool.
• Sauce: (This can be done while the ribs are roasting.)
• Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. The sauce will not be thick but it should be a homogeneous mixture and very well flavored. Turn off the heat and let cool.
• Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat.
• Arrange the ribs, meat side down, on the grill and grill until they start to get a little brown and charred, then brush with the sauce. Turn the ribs over, brush with the sauce and grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Brush with the sauce and again turn the ribs over. Grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. At this point the ribs should be nicely browned and really well flavored. Remove them from the grill to a cutting board. Cut the ribs apart and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with lots of napkins.

DRY-RUBBED BBQ PORK RIBS WITH GREEN CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• For the rub: Mix together the salt, chili powder, paprika, pepper, brown sugar, coriander, onion powder, cayenne and cumin in a small bowl.
• For the barbecue sauce: Mix together the cider and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook. As the color develops, deglaze the pan with the cider mixture to build flavor until caramelized and dark, about 30 minutes. Add the ketchup, molasses, dark brown sugar, allspice and cayenne and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• For the pork ribs: Preheat the oven to 280 degrees F. Coat the pork ribs with half the dry rub and let sit for 4 hours in the refrigerator. In a hot pan, add the oil and sear the pork rack. Place the seared ribs in a baking dish, put the butter on top of the ribs, add 1/2 cup of water and cover with foil. Cook the ribs until tender, about 3 hours. Cover the ribs with 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce. Increase the oven to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 15 minutes.
• For the slaw: Toss the cabbage with the vinegar and sugar in a large bowl and let sit for 20 minutes. The slaw should still have crunch to it. Season with the salt. Serve the ribs with the slaw.